Butterscotch Self Saucing Pudding (2024)

Our simple butterscotch self saucing pudding is the ultimate winter comfort food. A soft and fluffy sponge pudding covered with sweet and rich butterscotch sauce.

It's no secret that I'm a massive fan of dessert at anytime of the year... but winter desserts are my favourite! From a big cosy bowl of apple crumble (with homemade caramel sauce) to a simple apple pie with melt-in-your-mouth pastry... you really can't beat a winter warmer dessert.

And just like the chocolate self-saucing pudding version, this butterscotch pudding is always a winner!

What You Need For Butterscotch Pudding

There are two parts to this super easy self-saucing pudding:

• the fluffy sweet sponge
• the sweet butterscotch sauce

For the sponge, you'll need:

• brown sugar -I recommend using dark brown sugar as it gives the pudding a richer butterscotch flavour. If you don't have dark brown sugar, you can absolutely use normal brown sugar (and it will be just as delicious!).
• self-raising flour -also known as self-rising flour. If you don't have self-raising flour, you can make your own by sifting 2 teaspoons of baking powder through every 1 cup of plain flour.
• melted butter -you can use either salted or unsalted butter in this recipe
• egg -use a large egg (approximately 60g)
• milk -I recommend using full fat (full cream) milk for the best result
• golden syrup -this is a common baking ingredient in Australia and New Zealand. If you can't buy golden syrup, you canreplace it with corn syrup, honey or maple syrup.

For the butterscotch sauce, you'll need:

• extra brown sugar -again, dark brown sugar is best but it's totally fine to use normal brown sugar
• cornflour -also known as corn starch. This acts to thicken the rich butterscotch sauce at the base of the pudding.
• boiling water

Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

How To Make Self-Saucing Butterscotch Pudding

A self-saucing pudding is just like a little bit of magic! Once baked, you'll end up with a deliciously soft and fluffy sponge on top... and a sweet sauce hiding underneath.

Making The Sponge

Combine all of the sponge ingredients in a large bowl and stir together.

Spread into a greased baking dish.

Making The Sauce

Mix the brown sugar and cornflour together and then sprinkle over the sponge mixture.

Carefully pour the boiling water over the sugar/cornflour (see my tips below) and bake until the sponge is golden and cooked through (the sauce hiding underneath will make the pudding very wobbly... this is a good thing!!!).

Tips For Making Butterscotch Pudding

• For a richer butterscotch flavour, use dark brown sugar. Alternatively, normal brown sugar is absolutely fine to use and will still be delicious!
• Mix the brown sugar and cornflour together well before sprinkling over the sponge mixture. This will ensure your sauce is smooth and thickens evenly.
• Carefully pour the boiling water over the top -it's important to very gently pour the boiling water over the top of the sugar/cornflour to avoid breaking the surface of the sponge. I recommend pouring the boiling water very slowly over the back of a large spoon and onto the sponge. This disperses the water and allows it to gently pour over the sponge.
• Equipment -you can prepare the pudding using a mixing bowl, spoon and kettle. Alternatively, you can use a Thermomix (scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for both methods).
• Don't overcook -the pudding is ready as soon as a skewer inserted into the middle of the sponge section of the pudding comes out clean. Please note that the pudding will still be very wobbly (as the sauce is hiding underneath). Overcooking will reduce the amount of sauce at the base of the pudding which we don't want to happen (we want LOTS of sauce!).
• Serve immediately -self-saucing puddings are best served immediately. Scoop a section of the sponge into a bowl, spoon over lots of sauce and top with plenty of ice-cream or cream!

More Winter Puddings, Crumbles & Pies

If you love the cosiness of comfort food desserts, then please browse my collection of yummy winter warming desserts.

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